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More and more photographers nowadays
use wireless flash triggering systems to command off-camera
lighting, whether in studio or in the rugged outdoors. With a wireless
flash triggering system, a light source – e.g. flash or
studio strobe – is freed from hot shoe or cable connection to
camera, allowing it to be placed virtually anywhere, at any angle,
direction or distance, thus opening up endless possibilities for
professional and amateur photographers alike.
A wireless flash triggering system consists of one transmitting unit
and as many receiving units as desired. The transmitter, connected to
camera through hot shoe, controls signal transmission, while each
receiver is attached to one external flash or strobe via hot shoe or
cable. On release of the camera shutter, a wireless signal is sent from
the transmitter to all receivers, setting off all light sources within
the system.
In another giant step forward, Cactus Image is proud to introduce its
latest flash triggering system - the totally re-engineered and
re-designed Cactus Wireless Flash Transceiver V5 (Cactus V5). Like its
predecessors, Cactus V5 remains powerful and reliable, and is ideal for
photography of any kind.
Sporting a new transceiver
design and powered by 2
AAA 1.5V batteries, each Cactus V5 unit can serve as either a wireless
flash transmitter or wireless flash receiver. Different
transmitter/receiver combinations are now possible, giving
photographers unparalleled flexibility and control over their Strobist
setups.
Frequency Self-Tune (FST),
a new and
groundbreaking feature, enables Cactus V5 to automatically tune itself
to its last working frequency when exposed to extreme weather
conditions such as a sudden and large temperature change. Not seen in
any other solution on the market, FST effectively minimizes "no fires".
Moreover, Multi-Channel
Triggering allows
simultaneous triggering of up to four (4) sets of light sources, all
controlled through one transmitting unit and camera. This is very
useful in situations where multiple sets of flashes normally set to
different channels need to be set off together for one or a series of
shots.
Other improvements in Cactus V5 include support for any maximum sync
speed supported by camera up to 1/1000s, working frequency of 2.4GHz,
effective range up to 100 meters, implementation of a low battery
indicator and 16-channel rotary dial for channel selection, and dual
hot shoe design to allow concurrent firing of an on-camera flash.
Together with the provided PC Sync and 3.5mm cables and 6.25mm plug
adapter, photographers may use Cactus V5 with any** portable flash and
studio strobe with trigger voltage up to 300V.
Each Cactus V5 unit is manufactured using RoHS compliant electronic
components and parts. For more details, read the Cactus V5's RoHS Statement.
**Notes
on compatibility:
- Cactus V5 does
not work with V4,
V2s or V2;
- Cactus V5 does
not transmit TTL
information;
- Cactus V5 does
not work with Canon ELAN 7E, 10D, 300D (Digital Rebel / Kiss Digital);
- Some dedicated flashes (e.g. Nissin Di-622 and
Di-466 (Canon and Nikon dedicated versions), Sunpak PZ42x and PZ30, Sigma EF-530/500 DG ST for Canon, etc.)
are triggered via system-specific pins instead of the central contact
of the hot shoe. Cactus V5 does
not work with these
flash models. To check whether your dedicated flash units are
compatible with Cactus V5, try attaching them to a camera of other
brand (e.g. attaching a Nikon TTL flash to a Canon DSLR camera). If the
flash can be triggered, it will work with Cactus V5.
- Tested with
the following flash models:
- Cactus AF50, AF45, KF36;
- Canon SpeedLite 580EX II, 580EX, 550EX, 540EZ,
520EZ, 430EX II, 430EX, 430EZ, 420EX, 420EZ, 380EX, 200E;
- Metz 58AF, 48AF;
- Nikon SpeedLite SB-900, SB-800, SB-700, SB-600,
SB-80DX, SB-28 SB-26, and SB-25;
- Nissin Di622 MK II, Di466 for Four Thirds (Olympus and Panasonic), Di866 MK I,
Di866 MK II;
- Olympus FL-50R, FL-50, FL-36R, FL-36;
- Pentax AF-540 FGZ, AF-360 FGZ, AF-400 FT, AF-240
FT;
- Sigma EF-530 DG Super, EF-530 DG ST (for Nikon
only), EF-500 DG Super, EF-500 DG ST (for Nikon only), EF-430;
- Sunpak Auto 2000DZ, 622 Pro, 433AF, 433D, 383,
355AF, 344D, 333D;
- Vivitar 285HV, 285, 283, DF-400MZ, DF-340MZ;
- Yongnuo YN560-II, YN560, YN462, YN460-II;
- Godox TT560, TT520, CF-18;
Specifications
(each V5 transceiver):
- Working radio
frequency: 2.4GHz;
- 16 channels
selectable;
- Support sync
speed:
up to 1/1000 second (subject to camera’s sync speed
limitation);
- Compatible with
all
DSLR and SLR cameras with standard ISO hot shoe or PC sync output;
- Compatible with
portable flashes and studio strobes;
- Low battery
indicator;
- Maximum
effective
area: 100 meters (328 feet);
- Operating
temperature: -20°C to +50°C
(-4°F to 122°F);
- Flash voltage
handling: up to 300V;
- Camera voltage
handling: up to 6V;
- Power input: 2
x
AAA 1.5V batteries;
- Connection
port:
3.5mm (1/8") mono mini-phone;
- Standard 1/4"
screw mount;
- Dimensions:
82mm
(L) x 70mm (W) x 37mm (H);
- Weight: 58g;
- Designed using RoHS compliant parts and components
- Package
contents:
- Cactus V5
Transceiver x 2;
- Flash Stand
(FS-5) x 2;
- 3.5mm Plug
Cable (CA-350) x 1;
- 6.35mm Plug
Adapter (PA-635) x 1;
- PC Sync
Cable
(CA-100) x 1;
- AAA Battery
x 2;
- English
User
Manual x 1.
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